What is ISO 7236 - Mounting attachments about?
ISO 7236 is an international standard on inland navigation vessels that discusses the specifications required for manufacturing high-quality mounting attachments. ISO 7236 applies to mounting attachments for demountable masts with an integral mast lower part for the placing of lights on push barges. ISO 7236 specifies construction, dimensions, manufacture, arrangement, and means of attachment.
Who is ISO 7236 - Mounting attachments for?
ISO 7236 on inland navigation vessels is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of inland navigation vessels
- Manufacturer of mounting attachments
- Marine engineer
Why should you use ISO 7236 - Mounting attachments?
Since push barges do not generally have their own masts fitted with the lights required for push-tows, the masts are carried on the push vessel and fitted to the barges when the vessels are connected. Therefore, the mounting attachments are to be of a uniform type, have the same dimensions, and fit the lower part of the mast so that work can be carried out quickly, easily, and safely even in bad visibility conditions and in each weather situation. In addition, the mounting attachments ensure that the masts, and therefore the push-tow light, are correctly seated which is of fundamental importance for safety in shipping traffic.
ISO 7236 provides guidance on dimensions, mast stand, mast clamp, mounting attachment, mounting attachment arrangement on the push barge, material, and testing.
As a user of ISO 7236, you can be ensured of the requirements of mounting attachments for demountable masts with an integral mast lower part for the placing of lights on push barges. With obedience and compliance to ISO 7236, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality mounting attachments. With ISO 7236 you can be ensured that the push-tow light, is correctly seated which increases the safety in shipping traffic.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 7236:2016 supersedes BS ISO 7236:2014 and BS EN 929:1995, which are withdrawn.
The following amendments have been made to the first edition (1991-06-15).
- The definitions have been reworded and two definitions have been added
- The figures have been updated
- The designation has been added
- The International Standard has been editorially revised
